Electrons and holes in semi-conductors, Carner Statistics, Mechanism of current
flow in a semi-conductor, Hall effect; Junction theory; Different types of
diodes and their characteristics; Bipolar Junction transistor; Field effect
transistors; Power switching devices like SCRs, GTOs, power MOSFETs; Basics of
ICs-bipolar, MOS and CMOS types; basic and Opto Electronics.(3) Signals and Systems:

Classification of signals and systems; System modeling in terms of differential
and difference equations; State variable representation; Fourier series; Fourier
transforms and their application to system analysis; Laplace transforms and
their application to system analysis; Convolution and superposition integrals
and their applications; Z-transforms and their applications to the analysis and
characterization of discrete time systems; Random signals and probability;
Correlation functions; Spectral density; Response of linear system to random
inputs.(4) Network Theory:

Network analysis techniques; Network theorems, transient response, steady state
sinusoidal response; Network graphs and their applications in network analysis;
Tellegen's theorem. Two port networks; Z, Y, h and transmission parameters.
Combination of two ports, analysis of common two ports. Network functions: parts
of network functions, obtaining a network function from a given part.
Transmission criteria: delay and rise time, Elmore's and other definitions
effect of cascading. Elements of network synthesis.(5) Electromagnetic Theory: